Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

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13 Activities

Social sciences Humanities

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

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Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

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Applied arts

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Social sciences Humanities

Can I Use the Internet?

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Social sciences Applied arts STEM Health science

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Social sciences Humanities

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Environmental science

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Applied arts

National Building Code Jeopardy

General

Race for the Hat!

Environmental science

Systems Ball Toss